Harold Early Origins

The surname Harold was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Harold Spelling Variations

Harold Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Harold, Harald, Harrell, Hirrell, Hurrell and others.

Harold Early History

Harold Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Harold research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 168 and 1685 are included under the topic Early Harold History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Harold Early Notables (pre 1700)

Harold Early Notables (pre 1700)

Another 18 words (1 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Harold Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Harold In Ireland

Harold In Ireland

Some of the Harold family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 39 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Harold Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

James Harold, who arrived in America in 1811

Edward Harold, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1812

John Harold, who landed in New York, NY in 1835

Henry Harold, who landed in Mobile County, Ala in 1840

Patrick, Paul, and William Harold who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1800 and 1860

Harold Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Mrs. Catherine Harold, aged 50 who emigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Henrietta Mary" departing from the port of Cork, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle in October 1847 [1]CITATION[CLOSE]Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 32)

Mr. Christopher Harold, aged 26 who emigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Saguenay" departing from the port of Cork, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle in September 1847 [1]CITATION[CLOSE]Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 32)

W. Harold who emigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec but died on Grosse Isle in 1847 [1]CITATION[CLOSE]Charbonneau, André, and Doris Drolet-Dubé. A Register of Deceased Persons at Sea and on Grosse Île in 1847. The Minister of Canadian Heritage, 1997. ISBN: 0-660-198/1-1997E (p. 32)

The Harold Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Harold Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.